Money still better spent on humans

I have to say that all but one of the responses I have gotten so far have been from knitters, including those involved in the Tree Hugger project. I just think that's a fact worth mentioning.

Please note that I am not blasting public art as a whole. Painted park benches are cuter than plain ones, sure. However, clothing trees insults those in need. If I were homeless, I would be upset to know my community would rather clothe the trees than me. And when the sweaters are taken down, won't they just be thrown away?

Again, I'm not saying knitters don't contribute in other ways or that public art is a waste. I whole-heartedly believe this one, specific project is a jab to those in need.

Volunteers, lots of fabric and $3,000 are more helpful to humans than trees.